Folic acid Prescribing at NESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Anaemias and haematological disorders | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
1,595
Total Quantity
57.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+22.9%
NESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,595 items of Folic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,211 to the NHS. This is 22.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Folic acid is classified under Anaemias and haematological disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,595 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,891 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,211 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.9% |
Folic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,595 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,298 items |
| Difference | +22.9% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.